Cobra Groeninzicht

What Cobra Groeninzicht does

Cobra Groeninzicht is a Dutch green infrastructure intelligence firm headquartered in Vianen, founded in 2000 and operating as Cobra Beheer bv with 11-50 employees. The company combines ecological consulting with geospatial data analytics to map, monitor, and advise on trees and green infrastructure for Dutch municipalities, provinces, waterboards, infrastructure operators, and a small set of private clients including ProRail, BPD Bouwfonds Gebiedsontwikkeling, Van Doorn Geldermalsen, and housing corporation Woonmeij. Core services include quickscan natuur, boomveiligheidscontroles (tree safety inspections), tree effect analyses, and policy advisory across the country and increasingly into Belgium through channel partner MyCSN.

The technical foundation is the BomenMonitor, a proprietary nationwide database that maps every tree in the Netherlands using satellite imagery, aerial photography (LiDAR at up to 3 cm resolution from partner Kavel10), drones, and laserscan data, processed through in-house computer-vision and GeoAI models for tree detection and segmentation. The BomenMonitor underpins a portfolio of subscription products: the 3+30+300 rule (urban forestry scoring from Prof. Cecil Konijnendijk's methodology), EcoTreeScore (per-tree biodiversity valuation), Bomenkansenkaart (tree planting opportunity mapping), Bomennorm (national canopy volume benchmark with Norminstituut Bomen), Natuurherstelverordeninganalyse (EU Nature Restoration Regulation Article 8 baseline and monitoring), Groenblauwe dooradering (green-blue connectivity), Ecosysteemdiensten (i-Tree-based benefits quantification), Klimaatrisicokaart (heat stress and soil sealing), and the TreeTag IoT sensor for real-time tree health monitoring. Data is delivered through Esri web services, GIS datasets, and API access, with integration into the Tygron simulation platform.

The business model mixes annual and multi-year subscription licensing (priced €1,950-€7,250 per product per municipality, scaled by population) with project-based professional services. Distribution is direct enterprise sales augmented by channel partners (MyCSN in Belgium, NL Greenlabel Kennisplein) and platform integrations (Tygron, Esri). The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding.

Name

Cobra Groeninzicht

Legal name

Cobra Beheer bv

Website

https://cobra-groeninzicht.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cobra Groeninzicht is a Dutch green infrastructure intelligence firm that combines geospatial data, in-house GeoAI models, and ecological consulting to map all trees in the Netherlands via its BomenMonitor, serving Dutch municipalities, provinces, waterboards, and select infrastructure and developer clients through subscription data products and advisory services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geospatial green infrastructure analytics

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Support Activities for Forestry (11531), Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370)

SIC

Forestry (800), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Remote Sensing & Earth Observation Analytics (Satellite/UAV/LiDAR, Image Processing) (EUAHAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Forest Inventory, Mapping & Monitoring (GIS/Remote Sensing/MRV) (IMAMAJAB), Nature & Biodiversity Reporting (TNFD, natural capital) (EUAHAJAM), Ecosystem Services & Natural Capital Assessment / Valuation (EUAHAHAI), Ecological/Habitat & Land-Use Change Modeling (Biodiversity, Conservation Planning) (EUAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Green infrastructure consulting
• Urban forestry services
• Tree monitoring data
• Geospatial mapping services
• Ecological advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vianen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Data Products (BomenMonitor): Annual licensing of GIS datasets and web services for tree monitoring. Pricing scales by municipality population size. Includes ESRI map viewer access.
2. Green Consulting Services: Professional advisory services including ecological research, tree safety inspections, policy advice, species-specific research, and ecological supervision for construction projects.
3. Analysis and Reporting: Custom analysis translating data into reports, policy maps, dashboards, or substantive interpretations for clients.
4. Regulatory Compliance Products: Products for EU Nature Restoration Regulation compliance including baseline measurements and annual monitoring.
5. Tree Standards Products: Products calculating 3+30+300 rule scores and national tree standards (Bomennorm) at various geographic levels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Cobra Groeninzicht combines green domain expertise with geospatial data analytics to map and monitor trees and green infrastructure across the Netherlands and internationally. The company sells annual subscriptions to its BomenMonitor tree database and a portfolio of analytical products (3+30+300-regel, EcoTreeScore, Bomennorm, Groenblauwe dooradering, Ecosysteemdiensten, Bomenkansenkaart, Klimaatrisicokaart, Natuurherstelverordeninganalyse), and provides bespoke ecological and policy advisory services to municipalities, provinces, waterboards, and enterprises. Data inputs combine satellite imagery, aerial photography (LiDAR), drones, and field observations processed through proprietary GeoAI models.

Product overview

Cobra Groeninzicht offers a data-driven green infrastructure intelligence platform, centered on the BomenMonitor — a comprehensive database mapping every tree in the Netherlands and beyond. The BomenMonitor serves as the foundational data layer for multiple specialized analytical tools: the 3+30+300-regel for urban forestry compliance scoring, the Bomenkansenkaart for identifying planting opportunities, the EcoTreeScore for biodiversity valuation, the Bomennorm for national canopy volume benchmarking, the Natuurherstelverordeninganalyse for EU Nature Restoration Regulation monitoring, Groenblauwe dooradering for rural green-blue connectivity, and Ecosysteemdiensten for quantifying tree benefits via i-Tree. Data is delivered as GIS datasets, ESRI viewers, and API-accessible structured data.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BomenMonitor A comprehensive national database that maps every tree in the Netherlands (and beyond), combining satellite imagery, aerial photography, drones, and laserscandata. Delivered as GIS datasets with up to ten years of historical comparison and accessible via API for data analysts.
• 3+30+300-regel Analysis tool implementing prof. dr. Cecil Konijnendijk's urban forestry rule, scoring each address/building on three criteria: 3 visible trees per home, 30% canopy coverage per neighborhood, and 300m to nearest green space. Delivered as PDF maps, ESRI viewer access, and an exclusive masterclass.
• EcoTreeScore Biodiversity scoring tool calculating each tree's ecological value via the formula EW x STP x BKV (Canopy Volume). Delivered as an ESRI dashboard and GIS dataset, enabling municipalities to prioritize tree preservation and guide biodiversity-focused planting.
• Natuurherstelverordeninganalyse EU Nature Restoration Regulation (NHV) compliance service with a 2024 baseline measurement and annual monitoring of urban tree canopy coverage and green space within municipal building contours, including annual trend infographics through 2030. Five-year agreement required.
• Bomennorm Tool measuring canopy volume against the national tree norm of 2.2 m3 per m2 of land area (developed with Norminstituut Bomen), available at municipal, district, neighborhood, and individual address levels with ESRI viewer and GIS dataset delivery, and including a masterclass with Cecil Konijnendijk.
• Groenblauwe dooradering Analysis and viewer showing green-blue connectivity (GBDA) of rural areas at provincial and municipal levels, supporting the national goal of 5% by 2030 and 10% by 2050, with automated quality scoring and corridor connectivity assessment.
• Ecosysteemdiensten Tree ecosystem services analysis using i-Tree software, quantifying benefits such as cooling, shade, water interception, air pollution removal, and CO2 storage based on species, crown volume, location, and health, delivered as detailed reports and maps.
• Bomenkansenkaart Tree opportunity map identifying suitable locations for new tree planting by analyzing above-ground and below-ground conditions, including root space and growth potential, helping municipalities target greening investments.
• Klimaatrisicokaart Climate risk mapping tool showing heat stress areas, soil sealing, and opportunities for new trees to support climate-adaptive urban planning.
• TreeTag Sensor Smart sensor providing real-time monitoring of tree growth, condition, moisture stress, and stability, enabling continuous insight into tree health without manual inspection.
• Groen advies (Green advisory services) Professional advisory services covering ecological research, quickscan nature assessments, tree safety inspections, species-specific research, ecological supervision of construction projects, tree effect analysis (BOA/BEA), growing place analysis, and strategic policy advice for municipalities and enterprises.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tree canopy volume calculated for every municipality, neighborhood, and individual building in the Netherlands
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Stichting Deltaplan BiodiversiteitsherstelminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2025Cobra supplied green data for the 'Basiskwaliteit Natuur in de Bebouwde Omgeving' report, including information on unpaved surfaces, water, vegetation, and tree crowns. This data formed the basis for a first national analysis of urban conditions and determining target values, helping to make biodiversity recovery concrete in people's living environments.
• NL GreenlabelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2025NL Greenlabel develops integral assessment frameworks for the living environment using self-designed 'labels.' Cobra supplies crucial green data including the BomenMonitor and green layering, enabling NL Greenlabel to perform better integral simulations and offer innovative tools through their Register Duurzame Leefomgeving (RDL) and Nationaal Dashboard Toekomstbestendige Leefomgeving (NDTL).
• TygroncoreTechnology or Integration · 18 July 2025Tygron's simulation platform enables governments and designers to calculate effects of spatial plans in real-time. Cobra's data (Bomenkansenkaart, 3+30+300 indicators) is integrated directly into simulations. Together with Esri, they created a digital environment where users can virtually plant, remove, or replant trees and calculate ecosystem services in real-time.
• Kavel10coreTechnology or Integration · 14 July 2025Kavel10 provides aerial photography and high-resolution LiDAR scans using their own aircraft. This data forms a crucial base for Cobra's landscape analyses, enabling precise tree recognition, monitoring, and change detection. Lidar data complements Cobra's satellite imagery for complete coverage, including trees in private gardens that street-level scans miss.
• MyCSNcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 January 2025MyCSN supports Flemish governments with digital solutions for spatial policy decisions around greening, paving, and climate adaptation. Cobra provides analysis support and expertise for mapping trees, green structures, paving, and 3+30+300 rule calculations using aerial imagery. MyCSN offers Cobra's insights through their City Explorer platform to Flemish municipalities.
• Nature Based Solutions Institute (NBSI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed by Prof. Dr. Cecil Konijnendijk, NBSI developed the 3-30-300 rule. Cobra collaborates with NBSI on masterclasses and educational initiatives, with Cecil serving as program director for Master of Urban Forestry Leadership at University of British Columbia.
• Norminstituut BomencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Norminstituut Bomen established the Landelijke Bomennorm (2.2 m³ crown volume per m² land surface). Cobra calculated this standard for every municipality in the Netherlands using their BomenMonitor database, providing the quantitative foundation for national tree policy.
• EsricoreTechnology or IntegrationEsri provides the GIS platform underlying Cobra's map viewers and dashboards. Cobra's products are delivered as ESRI web services, with ESRI accounts required for full viewer access.
• Stichting SteenbreekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the Steenbreek Atlas, supporting municipalities in developing greening plans for a healthy future using Cobra's green data.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• LiveEO: Berlin-based Earth observation analytics company providing satellite-based vegetation and infrastructure monitoring for utilities and infrastructure operators. Emerging overlap with Cobra's use of satellite and LiDAR for vegetation and asset monitoring.
• Overstory: Satellite-based vegetation intelligence platform primarily serving electric utilities, with growing capabilities in urban canopy and green asset analytics. Emerging competitor in remote-sensing-driven tree and vegetation analytics adjacent to Cobra's BomenMonitor.

Broad incumbents

• i-Tree (USDA Forest Service): Open-source USDA Forest Service suite for quantifying urban forest ecosystem services (canopy, carbon, air quality). Cobra already integrates i-Tree within its Ecosysteemdiensten product, making it both a partner and a free benchmark competing with Cobra's paid analytics.
• Esri (ArcGIS): Dominant global GIS platform provider; Cobra's products are delivered as ESRI web services and viewers. As a platform incumbent, Esri could expand native urban canopy and green infrastructure analytics that compete with Cobra's data layer.

Others

• Vandersat: Dutch satellite-based agricultural and environmental analytics company providing soil moisture, crop, and land monitoring data. Adjacent remote-sensing provider with overlapping capability stack in satellite analytics for land and vegetation monitoring.
• NL Greenlabel: Dutch organization developing assessment frameworks and labels for sustainable living environments, integrating Cobra's BomenMonitor and green layering data into its Register Duurzame Leefomgeving. Ecosystem partner and channel into broader sustainability labeling.
• Tygron: Dutch simulation platform for urban planning that integrates Cobra's Bomenkansenkaart and 3+30+300 indicators directly into spatial scenarios. Ecosystem partner rather than competitor, but a downstream channel that could expand its own green data capabilities.

Direct peers

• Davey Resource Group: Division of Davey Tree Expert Company providing vegetation management, tree inventory, and utility forestry consulting across North America. Comparable as a full-service tree and green infrastructure consulting + data provider for public agencies.
• PlanIT Geo (Tree Plotter): US-based SaaS provider of tree inventory and urban forestry management software for municipalities and utilities. Direct competitor in tree data and inventory management for public-sector green asset owners.
• ArborMetrics Solutions: Provider of utility vegetation management and tree inventory software for municipalities and utilities, combining field data collection with asset management workflows. Comparable to Cobra's municipal tree inventory and consulting offerings.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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